Our Client, a leading Manufacturing company in Sligo, is hiring a full-time Engineering Manager for their Manufacturing Facility.
Reporting to the Plant Manager, this position is to lead a newly created Engineering Department incorporating new product and process development, process optimization/improvement, and environmental functions. The jobholder has the responsibility for investments in manufacturing machinery, tooling, and other production equipment based on the principle of "right-sizing" to achieve optimal flexibility for minimum investment and to reduce the risk of write-off losses due to changes in demand patterns and/or technology, while capitalizing on advantages available from new technologies.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
* Act as Strategic Manager of multiple technologies to include all local site services (air, water, electricity).
* Development and implementation of necessary systems, procedures, and protocols ensuring adherence to Quality Management System and Design Control requirements.
* Compliance with all regulations relevant to the role regarding maintenance of effective Health and Safety, Environmental, and Quality systems.
* Development and implementation of a complete asset management system including maintenance functions.
* Identification and selection of best value technologies.
* Preparation of annual operational and capital expenditure budgets.
* Management of agreed budgets, hiring, day-to-day management, and project resourcing.
* Delivery of profitable on-time product/project launches.
* Prioritize and drive execution of multiple complex department projects; sponsor and support value improvement in the operation.
* Ensure efficient and timely transfer of process knowledge from project personnel to manufacturing engineers and coordinate the training of production team members on new processes and equipment.
* Establish and support a work environment of continuous improvement that aligns with our customer’s quality policy.
* Initiate cross-functional partnerships to identify and resolve production/engineering issues.
* Managerial, leadership, and employee development, ensuring adequate training is provided to satisfy all operational and health and safety requirements.
Minimum Requirements:
* Degree in Engineering.
* 5+ years within a manufacturing environment at a senior level.
* Organized, highly motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic individual with a goal-focused attitude able to work effectively with other functional areas.
* Expertise in project management and resources management in a complex demanding environment gained from experience in high volume manufacturing.
* Technically astute, numerate, and possessing excellent analytical ability.
* A highly confident team player with a quality-focused approach and an innovative approach to problem-solving demonstrating a "Right first time" approach and attention to detail.
* Excellent interpersonal skills dealing with people and situations at all levels.
* Strong people management skills, written and verbal communication skills along with effective presentation skills.
* Knowledge of the latest plastic injection mould tool, metal stamping, and automation technology.
* A proven knowledge of technology deployment.
* Possess a good understanding and application of quality PSW/PPAP/APQP, lean principles.
* Measures effectiveness and has a strong business and financial acumen.
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